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Lot 357
A Thomason type ivory handled barrel corkscrew, with a side handle, measuring 14cm long from the finial to the top of the handle to the bottom of the barrelCondition report: The ivory handle with scratches and chips, the body with surface scratches and knocks. The tip of the worm is a little mis-shapen but it is still sharp.
Lot 379
A 19th century bone circular patch box, the top inset with an enamel plaque 'Gift from a friend', 3cm diameter, an Art Deco faux ivory etui, 4.5cm high, one other, a gilt metal egg form trinket box and a miniature tortoiseshell mandolin, 13cm long (5)Condition report: No damage to patch box, etui has slight wear to rim, mandolin has slight wear to segmented line
Lot 436A
A Regency partridge wood tea caddy, with domed cover and boxwood line and rosewood banded border decoration, ivory escutcheon, with traces of foil lining, 18.5cm wide, 14cm highCondition report: String loss from the back right hand corner, timber shrinkage and movement in b=veneers to each end panel.
Lot 500
A 19th century walking stick, the walrus ivory handle unscrewing to reveal a collection of six marbles housed within the malacca shaft, 89cm long, with an ebonised silver plated example (2)Condition report: Marbles not original feature. Worn, knocks, scratches and wear to ivory handle. Wear to shafts. Scratches and some dents to silver plated handle.
Lot 507
A Machine Gun Corps Swagger stick, the brass pommel embossed with crossed Vickers machine guns, surmounted by crown, 90cm long, together with another swagger stick, an Indian sword stick, an Edwardian malacca cane with ivory pharaoh head pommel, 80cm long and one other (5)Condition report: Wear to leather case of sword stick, bow to pharaoh topped cane and lacks top, wear to leather swagger stick
Lot 558
English School, c.1830Portrait of a girl, bust length, with her hair in ringlets, in a gold dress and white ruffminiature on ivory8 x 7cmCondition report: The colours are quite strongly faded. The miniature, glass and backing do not fill the aperture of the frame fully and there is some overlap of each. The glass is dusty. Not seen outside of frame.
Lot 772
A 19th Century Japanese Meiji period ivory Okimono figurines hand carved in the form of farmers. One modelled standing holding basket over shoulder holding a small scythe, the other seated holding cloth and vegetable. Both raised on oval base. Signed to underside likely Rikyu or Toshihisa. Measures: 13cm tall.
Lot 640
Miniature porcelain and an ivory handled parasol, including a Royal Crown Derby dish --3 ¾in. (9.5cm.) wide; a Spode blue transfer printed Tyg; a miniature Coalport Indian Tree Coral chamber pot, in original box; a 19th century turned and carved ivory handled parasol with black silk --24 ¾in. (63cm.) long (silk starting to tear) and two fans
Lot 157
A 19th century Hanau silver mounted ovoid locket by Gebruder Dingeldein. Decorated with Watteaesque figures and opening to reveal a moss agate tablet and ivory portrait miniature of a lady wearing a black feathered hat and choker. Punch marks, 6cm. Missing a small amount of serrated holding triangles front and rear. No other issues. Clasp functioning.
Lot 119
Ø A RARE 1:24 SCALE EAST INDIA COMPANY BUILDER'S HALF MODEL FOR THE 16-GUN BRIG TERNATE, BUILT FOR THE BOMBAY MARINE BY BOMBAY DOCKYARD, CIRCA 1801 the 30in. hull carved from the solid and planked with teak below ebonised wale, ebony gun ports interspersed with satinwood veneers, detailed fully-carved ivory figurehead in the form of a Ternate warrior, scored main deck with fittings including windlass, ship's boat carved from the solid, hatch covers, binnacle housing, deck lights and deck rails, mounted on a wooden backboard with bowsprit piercing edge and heavy brass suspension loops behind -- 10½ x 38½in. (26.5 x 98cm.)Footnote: When the splendid 56-gun frigate Marquis Cornwallis, named for the Governor-General, was launched at Bombay in 1800, she attracted a great deal of attention and resulted in the first recognition of the Bombay Dockyard in the wider history of shipbuilding. Although some ships-of-War had been built there previously, they had all been small fry but this changed rapidly after the turn of the new century and the launch of the new Cornwallis. Almost immediately, in fact, the Bombay Council [of the Honourable East India Company] ordered a new 16-gun brig to be called Ternate. Named for the fearsome legendary warriors of Ternate, in the Maluku Islands [in modern Indonesia], she was built by Jamsetjee Bomanjee (1756-1821), probably the foremost Master Builder in the dockyard at that time. He was a born naval architect and, as the years passed, became so well regarded that in 1813 the Lords of the Admiralty sent him a presentation silver cup valued at £120 to mark their appreciation of the numerous fine ships he had built for the Royal Navy, quite separate from those completed for the Bombay Marine. Ternate herself was constructed of teak throughout, mounted 16-guns and was measured at 237 tons, although there appears to be some doubt as to her rig. Most sources refer to her as a ‘brig’, but one calls her a ‘sloop’ and a painting of her clearly sporting three masts and titled “The H.C.S. [Hon. Company’s Sloop] Ternate off Mangalore” is reproduced in The Bombay Dockyard and the Wadia Master Builders, by R.A.Wadia, Bombay, 1957, facing p. 242. It is likely therefore that she was officially rated as a ‘brig-sloop’, which would account for the apparent discrepancy. Like all the vessels of the Bombay Marine during the early 19th century, Ternate was constantly cruising the waters of the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf hunting down pirates or dealing with local rulers attempting to interrupt the East India Company’s trade routes to their own advantage. However, there were two incidents of particular note in which Ternate figured prominently and the first occurred in 1829. On 31st May that year, the British ship Oscar was wrecked on the Jaalan coast [modern Oman] and then boarded by some Beni-Boo-Ali Arabs who plundered her cargo valued at £80,000. Commodore Collinson in Ternate, and accompanied by the schooner Fly, made first for Muscat to rendezvous with three other ships-of-War and, after recovering a portion of the cargo consisting of valuable cashmere shawls there, sailed on to Sohar [Oman] and thence to nearby Khor Jerameh, a known harbour of refuge for local pirate craft. In the event, only a small portion of the remaining cargo was ever recovered as the tribesmen who had taken it had already disappeared into the vastness of the desert. Nevertheless, the very presence of the naval force led by Ternate proved decisive in restoring order to the region, albeit temporarily as was often the case. Three years later, in 1832, the Sheikh of Ejman [modern Ajman, in the United Arab Emirates] committed the “most daring outrages…upon the commerce of Muscat”. Ternate and her consort Tigress were despatched to resolve the situation and it was soon reported that “Entire compliance was yielded…and the boats, money, and jewels, the property of the passengers, were yielded up”. This was just the sort of exploit for which Ternate had been built although, by now, her service career was coming to an end and she is last recorded as being “sold at Public Auction (before 1840)”.Condition report: fine overall condition with some old losses including part of the cathead, deadeyes
Lot 269
Ø A BOXED SET OF SCALES AND OFF-SETS BY STANLEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1900 contained in plush-lined fitted box with 12 numbered slots containing 12 boxwood rules and maker's label and owner's mark for W. Rofe and eight off-sets and two associated ivory off-sets -- 13¼in. (34cm.) wide; together with another set, unsigned, comprising six boxwood rules and six off-sets (2)
Lot 165
Ø A 19TH CENTURY DIEPPE IVORY MODEL FOR AN ARMED SCHOONER the hull carved from the solid with six red painted side opening gun ports, deck with simple fittings and four crew members, racked masts with yards, silk rigging and full suit of shaped sheet ivory sails, mounted on an ebonised base towing an open boat and secured to plush-lined base with glass dome cover -- 9½ x 11 x 7½in. (24 x 28 x 19cm.)Condition report: Good overall conditon. Forestay slack.
Lot 229
Ø A 7½IN. RADIUS BRASS TULIP PATTERN SEXTANT, CIRCA 1870 unsigned, the oxidised brass frame with inset ivory scale divided to 130°, vernier with clamp and magnifier, braced index arm, seven shades, two mirrors and wooden handle, contained in fitted baize-lined keystone box with accessories -- 10in. (25.5cm.) wideCondition report: Good overall condition for age.
Lot 164
Ø A MID-19TH CENTURY DIEPPE IVORY MODEL FOR A SMALL MAN-O'-WAR the 3in. hull carved from the solid with 20 brass guns, simple figurehead and deck fittings, bound masts with standing and running rigging, mounted on stepped velvet-lined display base with gold braid, within glass domed cover -- 7 x 7in. (18 x 18cm.)Condition report: Model leaning to starboard, forestay loose, otherwise good overall condition.
Lot 95
A SILVER FRUIT KNIFE FROM R.M.S. APAPA, CIRCA 1915 with silver blade marked for 1914 and spring-mounted into handle engraved Souvenir of voyage by R.M.S. Apapa with Sheffield marks for Walker & Hall 1915 -- 3½in. (9cm.) closedFootnote: The S.S. Apapa was a 7,832 ton armed merchant cruiser built in 1914 by Harland & Wolff for the African S.S. Co. (Elder Dempster Line). On the 28th November 1917, when three miles northeast of Lynas Point, Anglesey, North Wales she was torpedoed and sunk without warning by U-96. 77 lives were lost together with her cargo of silver specie and ivory.
Lot 185
Ø AN UNUSUAL LAUNCHING GIFT FOR H.M.S. ATTENTIVE, 1904 carved in ivory and apparently modelled as the mast from one of her launches, with gold cuff inscribed H.M.S. Attentive launched from Elswick shipyard by MISS FISHER 22nd November 1904 -- 13in. (33cm.) longFootnote: The Miss Fisher referred to would appear to be the second daughter of Admiral Sir 'Jackie' Fisher who has recently been promoted to Admiral of the Fleet. Whilst Attentive had no sailing rig, her launches did and this gift would seem to be a pun.
Lot 235
Ø A FINE TWO-DAY CHRONOMETER BY PARKINSON & FRODSHAM, LONDON, CIRCA 1837 the 3¼in. silvered dial signed as per title and inscribed and numbered Change Alley, 2280, blued steel spade hands, up-down second dial, the movement countersigned on the spotted plate, Earnshaw escapement to standard balance, blued helical balance spring and jewelled detent, sprung dust cover, located within gimbal-mounted bowl with domed glass cover within the three-tiered box of issue with cleaning certificate for 1881 and 1898 pasted inside lid, ivory maker's plate and roundel recording the date of original mainspring as 10th October 1837, complete with tipsy key and drop handles -- approx. 6½in. (16.5cm.) squareCondition report: Fine overall condition, running well and the time of cataloguing.
Lot 228
Ø A 9¼IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT, CIRCA 1830 unsigned, inset ivory scale divided between 100° and 5°, braced index arm, telescope mount with pinhole sight, seven shades, two mirrors, contained in keystone box with two sighting tubes and retailer's label inside for Heath, Devonport -- 12in. (30.5cm.) high; together with a 6½in. radius curved bar brass sextant by John Bruce & Sons, Liverpool, contained in fitted box with sighting tubes; and a single draw 1½in. telescope by W. Ottway & Co. Ltd, Ealing, dated 1939, with leather-covered tube (3)Condition report: Octant: Old wear, handle detached.
Lot 135
Ø AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL SWORD BY SALTER with 25½in. blued and gilt etched blade, wire-bound ivory grip with gilt brass lion's head pommel, stirrup hilt and langets engraved with foul anchors, contained within brass-mounted leather scabbard of issue with hanging loops, the top signed with maker's cartouche (blade rusted, scabbard chape replaced) -- 31in. (79cm.) overallFootnote: Interestingly Lord Nelson bought this same pattern from Salter just before setting out on his last command.Condition report: the blade pitted and corroded overall with remnant bluing and gilt remain, hole near tip, grip in good condition; scabbard fragile but intact with good makers cartouch, chape replaced.
Lot 276
Ø A MARINE BAROMETER BY W.B. ROSS, SUNDERLAND, CIRCA 1840 with ivory scales with mercury tube and maker's plate, alcohol thermometer to front, plain wooden shaft with brass weight gimballed suspension -- 37in. (94cm.) high; together with a pair of leather covered Negretti & Zambra binoculars (2)
Lot 492
6th-7th century AD. A bronze warrior figurine, an armed rider sitting astride his horse on a small rectangular base; the male warrior with centre-parted bobbed hair, large pellet eyes and moustache, pointed chin, arms held close to the sides with right hand gripping the reins and left hand and forearm covered by the circular shield with central boss, the legs with ankle-length trousers and pointed shoes to the feet, a scabbarded sword to the left hip with hilt and lobed pommel; the scabbard, reins and bridle depicted in three parallel bands. The depiction of the mounted warrior is similar to on one of the decorative motifs on the Sutton Hoo helmet (Bruce-Mitford 1978, The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial, Vol.2, p.149, fig.110d), where the warrior rides stirrupless and carries a round shield and sword. Published on the Portable Antiquities Scheme with report number NMS-40A7A7. 28.04 grams, 41.59mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Norfolk gentleman; found by his son whilst searching with a metal detector near Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK, on Monday 13 July 2015; accompanied by a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme report number NMS-40A7A7, and a detailed report by Anglo-Saxon specialist Stephen Pollington; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10216-166087. Stephen Pollington writes: 'The purpose of the piece must remain the object of speculation but one context suggests itself immediately. Many high-status male burials of the period (e.g. Sutton Hoo, Taplow, Prittlewell) include the remains of a board on which a table-top game (similar to chess) was played, and other burials likewise include gaming counters among the grave-goods. Later examples use miniature carved figures instead of counters - such as the famous 12th century set of character figures carved in ivory, discovered on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. It seems possible that this figure was intended for a similar function... The figure is of great academic interest as a rare example of a 6th-7th century human form modelled in the round, and of a warrior horseman with his standard form of equipment (but lacking his helmet and spears).' Fine condition, minor damage to left shoulder. An excessively rare museum-quality object. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 91
A Regency mahogany cylinder bureauThe fall enclosing a fitted interior of satinwood veneered drawers and pigeonholes above a pull out writing slide, 89cm wide x 57cm deep x 109cm high, (35in wide x 22in deep x 42 1/2in high)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP Y ФTP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 10
A George III scrolled paper and satinwood tea caddy together with a fruitwood pear shaped tea caddy, a George II walnut tea caddy and an early 19th century blonde tortoiseshell and ivory tea caddyThe scrolled paper caddy of octagonal form decorated with various geometric patterns, the walnut caddy with a divided interior enclosing three tin containers, 15cm wide x 10cm deep x 12cm high, (5 1/2in wide x 3 1/2in deep x 4 1/2in high) (4)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 18
A large collection of thirteen late 18th and 19th century tea caddiesIncluding examples in satinwood, hare wood, rosewood, mahogany and yew wood, one octagonal caddy with conch shell fruit wood inlay, the conch shell inlaid caddy size: 15cm wide x 10cm deep x 10.5cm high, (5 1/2in wide x 3 1/2in deep x 4in high) 13This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 21
A collection of nine early 19th century tea caddies together with an early 19th century rosewood and brass inlaid work boxIncluding a large Regency rosewood and gilt metal mounted sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, the hinged top enclosing two internal caddies and a glass mixing bowl, 31cm wide x 16cm deep x 20cm high, (12in wide x 6in deep x 7 1/2in high) (10)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 378
An Edwardian four-piece silver tea serviceHancocks & Co., London, 1907 With acanthus leaf decoration, the pots with bud finials and ivory insulators, in a wood case, weight total 85oz. (4)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y Ф* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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